Engagement present?

Money always welcome.

Don’t think they want ‘stuff’.

I’d say a voucher would be preferable to actual money

Not sure that it would occur to me to give them a present at all!
I suppose depends up to a point on how many grandchildren you have and how close you are.
Money would need to be a decent amount, whereas ‘that pretty plate’, ‘that frightful vase’ can always be remembered as a ‘a present from grandmother yonks ago’.

Eons ago girls had a bottom drawer to collect things for their future married life. I never had one of those as I’m probably just not practical enough

John Lewis voucher or money

Yes I think money or a voucher theses days rather than things for their bottom drawer. Especially if they may already be living together and have all the essential household items they need.

A bottle of bubbly and 2 special glasses. It's a joyous occasion and not for mundane stuff - there's plenty of time for that in years to come.

An engagement is a time for celebrating.

Voucher or money and the fizz with special glasses is a nice thought.

Only one of my 6 GCs is engaged. They sent me a WhatsApp photo of themselves which prompted me to buy a silver frame, very plain and modern. I never had a thank you so don't know whether it was appreciated!

Voucher to a nice restaurant, tickets for a show/event ... I would go down the route of quality time together/an experience so they can prioritise a date night in amongst wedding planning

Ask the engaged grandchild what they want, or ask the parents.

Of course, you want to give them an engagement present. Not to do so is tantamount in my book to saying "I don't care!"

I agree with a voucher or money.

Air fryer

I sent some fizz and they were very pleased - and thanked me!

A voucher for a meal out somewhere they love?

My mother-in-law gave my son and daughter-in-law an antique silver bon-bon type dish.

My (now) daughter-in-law said to me later that she thought it spoke to my mother-in-law's age (100 then) and that silver was probably considered quite precious when she was young.

I know they didn't really want it - but they will certainly keep it as they will remember the love that came with it.

It's the love we remember I think.

I wouldn't bother with a gift, just a card. Especially if the couple are already cohabiting. Save it all fir the wedding gift.

as many already live together so many have what they need not to mention many are fussy! it all has to designer etc i think money or vouchers are beter

kittylester

A bottle of bubbly and 2 special glasses. It's a joyous occasion and not for mundane stuff - there's plenty of time for that in years to come.

An engagement is a time for celebrating.

Excellent idea for a celebration

Money and a nice bottle of Fizz or a voucher for a fancy meal. Young people do not need/want stuff as many already have a home,together... If not ask them if there is anything they would like or need?

Amazon vouchers go down well